In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, construction materials—such as steel … a necessary material for use in traditional concrete applications—have been significantly impacted by price increases and material […]
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The Florida Rigid Pavement Streets & Local Roads Design Guide was recently developed and released by the Florida Concrete and Products Association-American Concrete Pavement Association (FC&PA-ACPA). This guide was created
Click to download 3-page NOTE 003 (PDF) The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) National Executive spent considerable time developing the third of its industry briefing notes – Pavement Note 003
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The NC² E-News, originally the quarterly newsletter of the former CP Road MAP program, overviews new developments in concrete pavement research and technology from around the country. NC² MAP Brief Best
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The performance-engineered-mixtures (PEM) approach to concrete design is increasing traction around the country and one beloved benefit is the greater pavement durability at lower cost! To justify the cost of
4 One-Page PEM Test Guidance Flyers NOW AVAILABLE! Read More »
The first concrete pavementswere placed in 1892 & 1893 Early 1900’s: May surprise people to know that the first documented use of concrete to resurface pavements dates back to 1901!
New website-calculator fromPortland Cement Association (PCA)!Same durability.Same resilience.10% carbon footprint reduction.* “CO2 Calculator: EASY. PROVEN. READILY AVAIALBE!” Portland-limestone cement (PLC) is engineered with a higher limestone content. PLC gives specifiers,
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“Every Day Counts (EDC-6)” Initiative Publication.Click to download 6-page ‘single-page-flyer’ PDF. Many of the pavements in the United States’ highway system have reached or are approaching the end of their
Following the release of the European Concrete Paving Association‘s infographic “Concrete Pavements make roads more sustainable”, EUPAVE’s working group on Environmental Strategy decided to release fact sheets focusing on its
NEW FACT SHEET: Concrete Roads are 100% Recyclable! Read More »
European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE) has released a NEW FACT SHEET! “How Concrete Pavements Contribute to a Reduction of Fuel Consumption” Following the release of its infographic “Concrete Pavements make
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“Guide to Concrete Trails” Serves Public Health Click to download Guide PDF COVID-19 has increased Americans’ health consciousness in terms of both physical health and mental health. A recent World of
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Click to go to 7-page MAP Brief The new Fall Quarter NC² Moving Advancements into Practice (MAP) Brief titled “Overview of Cement-Stabilized Subgrade Soils” is now available from the NC² Resource Library. This MAP brief
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Transportation Research Board (TRB) conducted a 90-minute webinar on August 19, 2020 that was on preserving concrete pavements. Larry Scofield, Director of Engineering & Research–IGGA and Pavement Innovation-ACPA was 1 of
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The International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA)—a technology partner—has released an updated guide specification for the Next Generation Concrete Surface (NGCS),“NGCS Construction on Existing or Newly Constructed Roadways”. NGCS refers
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) has secured the latest edition of Adam Neville’s ‘Concrete Bible’ “Properties of Concrete”. The most succinct answer under 25 words will be awarded the
The European Concrete Paving Association (EUPAVE)‘s guide for the design of “Jointed plain concrete pavements” provides a general overview of the basic principles of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements (JPCPs), as well as
EUPAVE New Publication: Guide for Design of “Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements” Read More »
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) National Executive completed a six-month endeavor, developing the first of its industry briefing notes—Pavement Note 001 “Concrete Pavement Value: Economic, Operational and Community
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NATIONAL CONCRETE CONSORTIUM (NC²) SPRING 2020 Quarterly E-News: Featured FHWA Concrete Clips— This quarter, CP Tech features the Maturity and Strength Gain and Admixtures Concrete Clips. Concrete Clips is a series of
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The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center)‘s 2020 travel schedule January through February: January 9: Peter Taylor spoke about mixture proportioning and measurement at the 61st Annual “Nebraska Concrete and
CPTech Talking Concrete Pavements Around the USA in Jan-Feb 2020! Read More »
Early February 2020, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the launch of “Shaped by Concrete“— a new educational campaign to increase awareness of the sustainability, resiliency and durability of concrete
